About Bayside Baptist Church:

• As God's family, we seek to be joyful in worship, intentional in hospitality, and faithful in sharing God's love and mercy. It is our hope that you will find in this congregation a place where you can share your life, faith, gifts, and interests.ekly events, and ministry events and programs for the whole family. Our church is committed to reaching out to people of all ages in order to fellowship with other Christians, promote salvation, and build a stronger relationship with Christ.  For a list of the latest events going on at Bayside, please be sure to visit

• Bayside is affiliated with the Norfolk Baptist Association, the Baptist General Association of Virginia, and the Southern Baptist Convention. Bayside is a rich tapestry of long-time Virginia Beach and Norfolk residents, military personnel and their families, single adults, retirees, two and single parent families, teenagers, and children.

Our Mission:

•Bayside Baptist Church has been called to glorify God by proclaiming the good news, equipping the believer, ministering to those in need, and worshipping the Lord.

Our Purpose:

•Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Bayside seeks to be a redemptive body of Christ in the Bayside community of Virginia Beach, growing toward Christian maturity through worship, witness, education, and ministry. We strive to proclaim the gospel and apply Christian principles to our lives and relationships so that God's purposes may be achieved.

We are Called to:

•Proclaim: Bayside Baptist Church has been called to glorify God by proclaiming the good news, equipping the believer, ministering to those in need, and worshipping the Lord.

•Equip: Christians are to be equipped (Ephesians 4:12) to use their spiritual gifts (Romans 12:6-8) in order to become mature (Ephesians 4:13) in their faith, rooted and grounded in love (Ephesians 3:17), and doers of the Word (James 1:22) for the building up of the body of Christ.

•Minister: Every Christian is created for ministry (1 Peter 2:9-10), gifted for ministry (1 Peter 4:10), empowered for ministry (Matthew 28: 18-20), commanded to minister (Matthew 20: 26-28), to be prepared for ministry (Ephesians 4:11), and will be rewarded according to his or her ministry (Colossians 3: 23-24).

•Worship: Christians are to meet regularly (Hebrews 20:25) to worship (Matthew 4:10) and magnify (Psalm 34:3) the Lord through praise (Ephesians 5:19-20), celebration (Psalm 66:1-2), exaltation (Psalm 99:9), prayer (Philippians 4:6), and proclamation (Romans 10:14).

Interested in becoming part of our church family?

•Bayside considers membership in a local church a vital part of the Christian faith. Persons may join in any of the following ways:  

           • By profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and baptism by immersion.

           • By transfer of church letter from a church of like faith and order.

           • By statement of faith (and baptism when the person has not been baptized by immersion) when a church letter cannot be obtained.

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Current Annoucements:

• This Wednesday Night's Dinner:  Baked ham, Salad or Fruit Cocktail, Potatoes augratin, vegetable, rolls, beverages, and desserts. Children's menus is the same as adults. Be sure to come join us for food, fun, and fellowship! Costs for dinner are as follows: Ages 12 & up: $5.00, Ages 3-11: $3.50, & Ages 2 and under eat for free. There is a family maximum of $20.00.

• A letter was received from the Department of Human Services of Virginia Beach expressing appreciation for our tremendous support of the Holiday Project Program. (Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets.) Our support, along with that of other churches, of this program provided approximately 1500 food baskets during our holiday season. The children of approximately 500 needy families and 300 foster children awoke on Christmas morning to find gifts that would not have been possible without our support.

• Gianni's Pizza & Treats have arrived! Please see the student who took your order if you have not already received it. Thank you for your continued support of our students.

• Weekday Preschool Registration for the 2010-2011 school year is now in progress. Church members and current patrons will receive a $15 discount on the registration fee if you register before May 3rd.

• There will be a Sweetheart Valentine's Day Banquet on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Loaves & Fishes Room. The cost is $15 per person. Sign Up sheet is available in the Welcome Center.

• There will be a Quarterly Strategy Planning Meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

• Vacation Bible School will take place from June 28 - July 2, 2010. Be sure to mark your calendars! If you would like to serve as a leader, helper, or a substitute, contact Debbie O'Connell at 757-460-2481 or by email at oconnell@baysidebc.org 

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